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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.52, 3,089.03 and 672.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.52, 3,089.03 and 672.84 is: 1,009.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.52 : 3,089.03 = 672.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.52/3,089.03 = 672.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.52x = 3,089.03 × 672.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.52x = 2,078,419.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,419.58/2,059.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.18

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